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Leopoldo Lopez arrested in Venezuela

Leopoldo Lopez has been arrested by Venezuela's National Guard, after giving a speech in front of thousands of people. He was taken away in an armoured vehicle. Destination unknown.

This post will be updated throughout the day, although for latest update best to check my TL @alekboyd on the right.

13:04: Lopez is taken out from armoured vehicle and into black SUV.

14:34: the SUV that transported Leopoldo Lopez was reported to have entered La Carlota military base in Caracas.